Maleficent Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Don't believe the fairy tale.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 14, 2014

Maleficent

Release Date: Friday, May 30, 2014 Theaters

Untold story of Disney's most beloved villain, Maleficent, from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty.

Director: Robert Stromberg

Starring: Angelina Jolie • Elle Fanning • Sharlto Copley • Imelda Staunton • Miranda Richardson

PG Adventure 1 hr, 38 m

4.32 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: “Maleficent” is the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king’s successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness as well.

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Who stars in Maleficent – Cast List

Angelina Jolie
... Maleficent

Couture, Maria
Elle Fanning
... Princess Aurora

Predator: Badlands, Sentimental Value
Sharlto Copley
... Stefan

Elysium, Monkey Man
I
Imelda Staunton
... Knotgrass

Paddington in Peru, Paddington 2
M
Miranda Richardson
... Queen Ulla

The Magician's Elephant, Stronger
K
Kenneth Cranham
... King

Layer Cake, The Legend of Hercules
S
Sam Riley
... Diaval

Islands, 13
L
Lesley Manville
... Flittle

Cold Storage, Midwinter Break
I
India Eisley
... Young Maleficent

Kite, Dead Money
V
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt
... Young Princess Aurora
Juno Temple
... Thistletwit

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Roofman
B
Brenton Thwaites
... Young Prince

We Bury the Dead, The Giver

Who is making Maleficent – Crew List

A look at Maleficent behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Stromberg last helmed Carnival. The film's writer Linda Woolverton last penned Spellbound and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.

Director: Robert Stromberg
Screenwriter: Linda Woolverton
Producer: Joe Roth

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Roth Films

Production – What we know about the Maleficent

Key Facts

Linda Woolverton, the screenwriter of Alice in Wonderland, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, wrote the screenplay.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2014

Completed

Changed Maleficent movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production began June 13th.

Apr 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jan 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images
Runtime: 1 hr, 38 m
Tagline: Don't believe the fairy tale.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Maleficent Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: In the Clouds

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Video Clip: Finger Prick

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #3

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Video Clip: Fairy Godmother

Maleficent Release Date: When was the film released?

Maleficent was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 30 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including A Million Ways to Die in the West, The Grand Seduction and Filth. Additional information: 3D/2D.